Bismarck Sea Battle Tops Show Says Bong
Major Richard L. Bong, leading American ace, recalls the Bismarck Sea clash as the greatest show of the Pacific campaign. He notes coordinated Lightnings escorting Mitchells, Lt. Col. Tom Lynch scoring a direct hit, and heavy Japanese losses, with lessons in close escort and shipping strikes shaping future raids.
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Civilian Output Loosened for Small Plants in War Economy
The War Production Board plans limited civilian production boosts, allowing small plants to use surplus materials for select goods while large factories may participate if munitions output is unaffected. Farmers, barn and hay equipment makers, and beekeepers gain access to idle materials, with constraints avoiding labor-shortage regions. A separate WPB program aims to produce about 24.85 million essential garments for children by September.
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War Production Board
Donald M Nelson
Nelson
War Manpower Commission
Help Keep Prices Down Buy War Bonds Motto
Community message urges residents to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds to help stabilize prices and fund military needs. Promotes patriotism and collective sacrifice during wartime.
Cantaloupe Price Ceilings Announced
The Office of Price Administration says cantaloupes and other melons will come under price control soon with sharp reductions from last year. Ceiling prices will apply at country shipping points in California and Arizona. Watermelon ceilings to be announced later.
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Office of Price Administration
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